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Knitting Patterns

My passion for knitting has spread throughout my life.  I pass this relaxing and fun past time onto as many friends as I possibly can! Its a great way to keep busy and make something in the mean while.



Headband That Works!


YARN: Patons Knit 'n' Save; Worsted Weight; 50 gram; 100% Acrylic; Colour - black (3210), Lot - 520.
Gauge: 18sts = 10 cm (4") on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.

Needles: US size 8 (5mm) double pointed.  I used double pointed since the width of the headband is only about 4 inches approximately and I don't own any smaller (length) single pointed needles.  I found using the smaller needles easier to work with but be aware of the ends and make sure your work doesn't slip off.  To prevent this an easy thing to do is to put needle protectors on one end making them into single pointed needles.    ***NOTE: you do need to use double pointed needles when making the i-cord***


With main colour, on dpns, CO 2 sts.  Work I-Cord for 9".
Change to straight needles or use point protectors.

*slip all stitches purl wise* 
* For seed stitch always do the opposite stitch that you are looking at.  If the stitch you are going to work is a knit stitch, do a purl on this one and vice versa*

Inc Row 1: K1, m1, k1
Row 2: Sl1, p to end.
Row 3: Sl1, m1f, k1, m1b, k1.
Row  4: Sl1, p to end
Row 5: K1, m1f, k3, m1b, k1
Row  6: Sl1, work seed stitch (k1, p1) to last 2 sts, p2
Row 7: Sl1, m1f, seed stitch to last 2 sts, k1, m1b, k1.
Row  8: Sl1, p2, seed to last 2 sts, p2
Row 9: Sl1, m1f, seed to alst st, m1b, k1
Row  10: Sl1, seed to end
Row 11: Sl1, m1f, seed to last st, m1b, k1.

Place marker (PM) on RS of work.  Work in seed stitch, slipping the first stitch of every row purl wise, until piece measures 9 1/2" from beg, ending with RS facing. 

Dec Row 1: Sl1, k2tog tbl, seed to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 2: Sl1, seed to last 2 sts, p2
Row 3: Sl1, k2tog tbl, seed to to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 4: Sl1, p2, seed to end
Row 5: Sl1, k2tog tbl, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, k1.
Row 6: Sl1, seed to last 2 sts, p2
Row 7: Sl1, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 8: Sl1, p to end
Row 9: Sl1, k2tog tbl, k2tog
Row 10: Sl1, p2tog
Row 11: K.


Change to dpns.  With RS facing you work in I-cord on rem 2 sts for 9".
Next row: k2tog, break yarn and draw tail through st to secure.


Headband

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Cat Nip Donut
  I found this wonderful and easy pattern from another blogger and am reposting it so its easy to find but all credit goes to knifty knits.

Yarn: I used Bernat Handicrafter cotton yarn to make this beauty, however any cotton yarn would work.  I like using cotton because its absorbent and doesn't fray or have fuzzys that the kittens could chew on.  

Gauge:  The smaller the needle you use the better it is because it provides a tighter stitch so the cat nip doesn't fall out.  I used US size 3 needles.
Directions:
CO 60 sts.
Work in St st for 4 inches, ending with a WS row.
BO all sts.

Finishing:  Simply sew up the seams and stuff as you go.  I added some filling from an unused pillow to stuff it a bit as well, and loaded in the cat nip!  When you get to the end simply sew the two together to create a circle "donut" shape. 

 

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KNITTED FLOWER

Materials: Using 2.25mm (USA size 1, UK/Canadian size 13) needles and 4 ply yarn
Pattern:
cast on 5 stitches
row 1: **slip 1, knit 3. turn leaving remaining stitch unworked
row 2: purl 3, turn leaving remaining stitch unworked
row 3: knit 3, turn leaving remaining stitch unworked
row 4: purl 3, turn leaving remaining stitch unworked
row 5: knit 4
row 6: purl 2 together, purl 1, purl 2 together (3 stitches)
row 7: knit 1, knit 2 together and pass first stitch over to give 1 stitch on needle
Use this stitch to cast on 4 more stitches (5 in total) and repeat from ** to give desired number of petals (3, 4 or 5)
If you'd like a larger flower then simply cast on 7 stitches and follow the same principle of working only on the centre 5 stitches for the first 6 rows and then decreasing by knitting 2 stitches together at both ends of the following rows until you have a single stitch again. Repeat for the desired number of petals.
To finish:
thread end through last remaining stitch and then gather up the middle of the flower by catching up  2 stitches the from base of each ‘petal’, pulling up tight and tying off the ends.
Attach to article and sew a contrasting french knot / button / felt circle in the centre of flower.
Working on the middle stitches only gives the ‘petal’ a natural curl. Once the flower is finished you can choose to curl petals up or down.

Compliments of Julie


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KITTEN BALL PATTERN
Here is one project that I started when we decided to get two beautiful kittens.  It is a cat ball that you can stuff with batting (i used an old pillow that was not acceptable for my head anymore) and cat nip, of course!  However I would recommend this for a full grown cat as the finish project is about the size of a grapefruit, which was almost as large as our kittens when we got them.  Slight set back in my knitting adventures, but successful none the less.  I also added the cute tassels to the ends in hopes to entice there kittens ways.






This pattern is in thanks to Judy!

Materials

4-ply (worsted weight) knitting yarn, one or two or more colors (i used cotton yarn as it is more absorbent (for kitty chewing pleasure) and doesn't have fuzzy bits on it like acrylic yarn)
Pair of #4 (US) needles
Polyester fiber filling or old nylon stockings or other stuffing
Note that the needles are small for the size of the yarn. This makes a dense fabric so the filling won't show through.
Cast on 28 stitches.

Instructions for one section

Row 1: turn [pick up or attach new color if you're going to change] and knit 28 stitches
Row 2: turn and knit 20 stitches
Row 3: turn and knit 18 stitches
Rows 4, 6, 8, and 10: repeat row 2
Rows 5, 7, and 9: repeat row 3
(In other words, each row takes you two stitches closer to the top.) Repeat rows 1 through 10 until you have made 12 sections, one after the other.
Each section starts at same end; I call this the "top". (Don't cut off the old yarn; it will be there waiting for you when you start the next section in that color.)
Bind off when you get to the end of the last section. Leave about a 12" tail to use for sewing up. Notice that since this is garter stitch, on one side there is a sharp boundary between the colors of the adjacent wedges, and on the other side the adjoining colors are interlinked. Decide which side you want to be the outside.
With a tapestry needle, run the tail around through the end stitches of the rows and pull tight. (To make it extra firm, run the yarn around again.) Continue sewing up the open side about 2/3 of the way.
Stuff the ball as firmly as you like and sew up the rest of the way. Run the yarn through the end stitches of the rows (twice if you like) and pull tight. Make a knot and run the end of the yarn into the ball and cut off.


Hint: If you're going to use the "inside" as the side that shows (that is, the side where the colors of adjoining segments interlock), knit one last row in the color of the section you will be stitching to, then cast off. This will give you the last set of interlocking stitches, and let you sew together two edges that match in color.
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Make 12 sections and bind off, leaving a long tail. Sew up and stuff the ball.

Bonus: A Small Yarnball

This one is a lot smaller. Keeping to my citrus theme, it's about the size of a tangerine (or a hackysack), 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Cast on 17 stitches
Make first section, as follows:
Row 1: turn and knit to the end
Row 2: turn and knit 12 sts, leaving 5 on the needle
row 3: turn and knit 7 sts, leaving 5 on the needle
Row 4: turn and knit 10 sts, leaving 2 on the needle
Row 5: turn and knit 13 sts, leaving 2 on the needle
row 6: turn and knit to the end
Row 7: turn and knit to the end
Row 8: turn and knit to the end
(you're back at the top)
Repeat rows 1 to 8 until you have completed ten sections.
Bind off, sew and stuff.


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